Englischer Garten is the biggest park in the central of Munich. It could take hours to finsihed the whole place. And it's also great that can find a place so close to nature in such a busy city. Just to have a small break. The place is simply beautiful. It doesn't matter when I visited. In the middle of the garten, there is the Chinesischer Turm (chinese tower) there. Which in this area you can grab some beer try some local style food. I like the Bavarian style Merkel fish. Which I missed it the first time when I was visiting Munich. And I am glad that I was able to tried it finally. It tasted amazing. Plus, a nice Bavarian beer. Inside the Englischer Garten, it got some really nice small gartens as well and some nice little waterfalls. I really like to just walk around the riverside, it is really refreshing. It's aldo very close to the cool places in Munich, such as Hofgarten, Wittelsbacherplatz and so on. it is very nice to have a small tour your own. Especially at the sunny day. read more

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I was so impressed with this park. We were lucky enough to visit this week on one of the hottest in Munich and this place really is a hidden gem in the city. The park is huge with large areas of open grass space, and on our visit it was heaving with locals and holidaymakers enjoying the sun. A walk through the forest/greenery leads you to the main Chinese tower and Beer garden where we stopped for some icecream and drinks. Theres also typical German fair - sausages and pretzels etc on offer, and it really smelt delicious. My boyfriend enjoyed a very large beer in the typical stein glass. I would say though that the drinks/ food were overpriced but its worth paying for some refreshment, and there aren't a lot of other outlets in the park. The locals were all enjoying the sun by swimming/ floating in the river which gave the place a lovely atmosphere, although I did note the no swimming signs, which made me question whether this was legit or not! I've visited some nice parks including Central Park but this one in Munich at the moment is really my favourite so far. A word of warning to non German residents though - it seems that full nudity is allowed and we were slightly taken aback by some completely nude sunbathing and skimpy attire - it gave us a bit of a giggle initially but then didn't faze us! read more

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This expansive, glorious park is reminiscent of New York's Central Park. Only bigger. This is what a park should be. Expansive, full of people out enjoying the fresh air and nature. From walking trails to bike paths, there's something for everyone and at a big variety of distances. There's much to see & do or NOT do! Naps in the sun (clothing optional), picnics, a meal at one of the Biergartens, frisbee and yes, surfing! The Chinesischer Turm (Chinese Tour) is one of the most touristy spots in all of the Englischer Garten. There you will find a tower surrounded by a biergarten and some touristy type attractions, like offerings for carriage rides. It's a marvelous park, well kept and clean and very peaceful. A must experience of München! read more

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Even though it was frigid cold in the midst of winter, I still wanted to see at least a small part of Munich's version of Central Park, the 900-acre Englischer Garten ("English Garden"). Surprise...another Christlkindlmarkt! We indulged in warm potato pancakes and blotorangenpunsch (blood orange punch). Okay, so I admit this wasn't quite as exciting as the purported summer activities...four beer gardens and nude sunbathers...but, it was a totally unique experience for this American. As we made our way out along the meandering park path, it began to snow...this might be making the locals grumpy, but I was like a kid again marveling at the huge clumps of individual snowflakes floating down from the sky. (They were even large enough to quench my thirst.) Such a perfect day! But, to surf??? As we approached the street, there was a small crowd gathered near a bridge. Being curious (okay...nosy), we stopped to investigate. They were watching several wetsuit-laden men taking turns surfing underneath a bridge where the water rushed up and formed a small wave! Wow...European wonders never cease. read more

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I was REALLY shocked at how much I loved the Englischer Garten! If you are visiting Munich try to spend some time here. It's a nice lovely clean park and its MASSIVE. There were tons of people just hanging out throwing a frisbee or just sitting and enjoying the lovely weather. There was a river nearby as well and a lot of people seemed to be jumping in the water and loving it. I regret not bringing a bathing suit since the water seemed clean! The best part was finding the beer garden right in the middle of the Englischer graden to get food and drinks. Seriously this park has everything! read more

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If I could come here everyday of my life I would. This park is amazing. Not only is it beautiful but you could get lost in it exploring all it has to offer. There are lovely bier gardens, great spots to wade in the river or take a fun ride down the faster current and you could watch the surfers for hours. On top of all that the people watching is so enjoyable, from children running around to the most well behaved dogs walking off leash and enjoying the sunshine. This is the place to be on a sunny summer day and you won't regret spending time here. If your feet are sore after a long day of sightseeing and walking the city, dip your feet in the Isar river and enjoy the icy water washing over you and taking the pain away. If you're considering coming here stop thinking about it and do it! read more

A must see location that will be a highlight of your visit! From the sheep in the north to the nudist lawn in the south at is quite a visual Smörgåsbord read more

Great family park with awesome Bier garten. Where in the world you can find a bier garten that has a hammock. At the same time you can stroll on the park, dip your feet in the stream have Bier party with locals amd world class tourist and just enjoy your day. CHEERS!!!! read more

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I didn't realize how big this "garden" was! I was wandering around the Residenz and walked into the edge of the garden. I was supposed to find lunch but two hours later I was still wandering the park. I found, of course, many beer gardens, lovely open fields where people were sunbathing, and a sewer area where people were SURFING! It was so much fun, I ended up coming back later in my trip and road a bike for almost four hours. There's so much to see and it's easy to navigate. It's so nice to see the city preserves a park to a great standard and lets people visit and enjoy the space without charging them. read more

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This is a great, sprawling public park. We spend a few hours on a glorious summer day and saw only small parts of the park. We saw the infamous surfers in two locations, the waterfalls, and even the nude sunbathing area (from a distance). If you are on a tight schedule, considering hiring a bike taxi to show you around! read more

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Oh the irony - an english garden in the middle of Germany - and to boot there is a chinese tower hosting a beir garten! Love it! A lovely place to walk around and enjoy the greenery and people and dogs! We never found the surfers, but the rivers and all the different things to see and do. Monopteros is a little hill that provides a wonderful view of munich - surrounded by greenery. The paths are lovely - next time i'll grab a bike and cruise around for a couple hours (but i think i'll not go looking for the naked sun bathers!) read more

Every city planner should design a large park/green space in large metropolitan areas. It definitely helps urban dwellers decompress from stressful city living. I visited the park on a cold and dreary January day and still got a sense of its sprawling and relaxing charm. It definitely looks like a great place to hang out in the summer and has a little bit for everyone: bike riding, surfing in the river, beer garden, sun bathing, or just walking your dog. read more

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There is so much to say about the English Garden, but I will try to focus on my neighborhood's part where I spend the most time (near Friedensengel and along the Isar). Since I mentioned Friedensengel, that is definetely a beautiful area of the Englischer Garden to explore. The bridges (Luitpold, Maximiliansbrücke, and Max Joseph Brücke) are my most-frequented areas and are wonderful bridges to walk over, under and all around! I run along the trails between these and further up to the 'Wasserwerke', also nice to explore by bike. Just wander around and see what you find. It's beautiful and interesting in all seasons...pack a lunch and have a picnic in summer, go wherever the wind blows you and you are sure to find unique and special highlights throughout the huge expanse of park area. It's a very special (and big!) park. If you are near my area, see if you can find my favorite little statue/fountain: Joseph Ruederer (photo attached)! read more

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Lovely garden within the city! Bike paths, safe, flat walking paths, plenty of benches to simply watch the urban tide roll through

This beautiful park is a jewel in the heart of München! My girlfriend and I were completely exhausted after flying in from Seattle, but our first stop (after checking in) was to the Englischer Garten. We had a wonderful time strolling through the park, enjoying the sunshine and decompressing after being crammed into a series of metal tubes for the prior 18 hours. Actually, we made a beeline for Chinese Tower... and the beer garden right beside it. We split a delicious currywurst, a gigantic pretzel and washed it down with a couple liters of some refreshing helles lager. Do yourself a favor and skip the 1/2 liter--on a hot, humid summer day you will finish it before you know it, and will be kicking yourself for not getting the 1 liter size. Also, hang on to the token that comes with your beer--return it with your glass at the kiosk around the corner from the beer station and get a euro back! Oh yeah, be sure to check out the cool stream where people surf and if you see any topless sunbathers--it should go without saying--don't act like puritans or school boys. read more

Huge strolling in Park in Central Munich with a great lawn and Lake, much like Central Park in New York. On a warm Sunday in late March everybody was out walking. read more

Sometimes I envision what heaven would be like. Or at least some version of it. And I believe I experienced a sliver of heaven at the English Garden in Munich. Supposedly exceeding Central Park's size - this garden is no short stroll in the park. With a man made wave in the stream where German surfers show off their stuff to a Chinese pagoda in the middle of a beer garden that easily seats 6,000 people, this park is no joke. In fact, it's one the reasons Munich ranks in my top 5 favorite city list. Representing all of Munich's lifestyles, you literally see every side of the spectrum when you stroll this lush, green garden. At first, I was delighted and smitten with the Munich lifestyle when I came upon kids playing soccer (excuse me, Futbol), senior citizens playing some form of bocce ball, and friends chatting in the outdoor cafe. A little ways down the path, we stumbled upon a vast, green expansive green field where people were picnicking or throwing a frisbee, but as we got closer we soon realized a good portion of the patrons were fully nude. Nothing to be offended about, but it was alarming at first, to say the least. Nevertheless, it made me fall in love with the city even more. read more

We had a few hours here; first of all, very difficult to drive and find a place to park on a quick trip on a Saturday, not recommended. Once that was over with it was amazing; took a long walk, there are private and public spaces, nude and clothed spaces, water and wood, art and nature, beer gardens and home-grown beekeepers selling honey. Just a taste of this wonderful part left us with a great impression. We hoped to find a bike to rent but it was not obvious where this could happen, however walking was just fine. It's huge and there are maps to show you the highlights all over. read more

Urban surfing in the middle of Bavaria? What? I wouldn't have believed it unless I saw it with my own eyes. A 7000 seat beer garden surrounding a tower that hosts ompha bands on the weekends? Miles and miles of walking and biking paths, acres and acres of field for playing or soaking up the sun. New York can have its Cental Park, Parisians can have their Jardain de Tulliries, München will keep its Englisher Garten, thank you. And so will I. read more

If you are visiting Munich, it's nice out, and you don't visit the Englischer Garten....just go home. Your trip is a failure. Chinese Turin is one of the coolest places I've had a beer. Great music, great beer, great people, great surroundings. Don't miss it. read more

Gigantic park with a gigantic beer garden in the middle. What more do you need? I recommend renting a bike for a couple hours (Mike's Bike Tours) and riding around the park and stopping at the beer garden for lunch and a few liters of beer. The sausage and potatoes at the beer garden were scrumptious - something I was not expected with the cafeteria style dining. Don't forget to check out the surfers at the edge of the park - they surf in the little stream year round. Oh, and watch out for the naked people! Oh, and I learned through a tour that this is the world's second largest beer garden. It comes in second behind one of the big tents at Oktoberfest (can't remember which one). read more

This is one of the coolest places on the planet! We found this place one day walking around Munich. There are bike trails running trails, bier gardens, there's a river that branches off throughout the park. People float swim, surf in the waters here. YOu can take a paddle boat out, you can lay nude in the sun. IF you make it to Munich this is a relaxing place to just chill under the sun, take a swim, have a bier. Cheers! read more

A must go place while you are in Munich. Yes, you've heard it all before, everyone knows about the great beer and beergartens, among which the Chinese Tower is the central spot, the big green open spaces where you can chill with your friends at a picnic, the naked sunbathing areas, the very friendly atmosphere for bike lovers, sport lovers, dog lovers, music lovers, dance lovers ...or just lovers :) But what was the most surprising thing for me in Englisher Garten is a fact less known to tourists and very well preserved by locals. In this park, located in a city that has the closest beach and sea is at hundreds of miles away, you can find a spot where surfers gather...and Surf! no matter if it's hot summer or cold icy winter, this is a place where passionated surfers constantly improve their skills. The surfers spot it's located near Odeonsplatz and Haus der Kunst and it's right at the beginning of Englisher Garten, where an artificial wave was created with the help of a few well designed and strategically implemented rocks at the bottom of one of the rivers crossing Englisher Garten. Talking about music, in every Sunday when it's warm and sunny, drumers and different instrument players living in Munich and coming from all cultures of the world gather near Monopterous, the greek temple like construction standing on one of the many hills from Englisher Garten and they are all jamming together joyfully, collecting also a handful of passionated dancers that enjoy their music. :) Shout out if you want a walk in Englisher Garten and I can guide you through some of these hot spots while I am living in Munich :) read more

Favorite place in Munich during my short trip. The garden is beautifully maintained and the people (local and non) respect the park and take great care of it. Best wAy to start your walk is through the south end by first passing the Japanese tea house and then making your way to the surfer spot - this is super cool to watch, we spent over a half hour here. Following that, walk your way up north, taking in the sights until you end up at the beautiful Chinese pagoda and beer garden. Allot about 2 hours to explore the entire place, especially of you plan to stop and drink some beer at the end! It's like a little slice of paradise in the big city, and walkable from the Aldstadt area if you're up for it' or you can take the S-Bahn to Universtât station. read more

So much to do and see in the Englischer Garten! You can easily spend a whole day here just walking and laying around in the sun in the middle of Munich! An easy 15 minute walk or so from Marienplatz. Chinesischer Turm is the best location to grab a maß and Brezel. During the afternoon you can also listen to typical Bavarian music. Feel free to bring your own food with and eat it at the Biergarten, as long as you order a drink! The water that runs throughout the Garten is so clean, people swim and surf in it! Make sure to stop by to watch the surfers for a bit--it is quite entertaining. If in Munich, it would be a shame not to visit the Englischer Garten! read more

A very cool place in the middle of the park in Munich, Germany. We had lunch which included beer and soda. The food was good and very fair priced. The drinks were cold and large. You can keep the mugs if you want or take the token back and get a refund. You pay a deposit when you pay for your food and drink. We got bratwurst and sour kraut (not anything like USA kraut, this was so much better). It was very good and lots of it. The seating is all outside(you are in a park after all)and they have people cleaning up as others leave so you can always find a place to sit. Fun place and good time all in all. read more

Beautiful park! I went on Mother's Day and the weather was absolutely perfect, so it was packed. But that didn't matter, it was so gorgeous! They have different drinks and food that you buy at stands; I just got a Radler. But walking around seeing and smelling all the different foods, I'm sure they're delicious as well. There was a nice little band playing which added a nice touch. Great place to go when visiting Munich!!!!! read more

This park is magnificent and it truly is. You feel apart of nature in a big city. People come here to relax and spread good energy. A moment of quietness to ease the mind before heading back home after work. There are a couple of cafes/bistros/pub/restaurant surrounding the garden but i highly suggest bringing your own picnic basket, a cosy blanket and sit under the sun. People watching is a favourite in this park. So bring your camera along. I saw guards on horses, people feeding ducks (guilty), children running, teenagers tête-à-tête, old folks drinking a pint or two with bbq bratwurst and so on. If you are having a bad day, go here. If you are having a good day, go here to make it, even better! read more

I love this place as much as I love Central Park in New York. The place is huge so plan to spend a whole day there. There's a place where some surfer dudes jump in and surf the rapids near the bridge. Tons of people gather around to watch them. I spent probably an hour or so watching them and taking videos and pictures of them. Very cool! We followed the river to the Chinese Biergarten which was immense. It was a little chilly when we were there so I did not see any naked people sunbathing although I have been warned that clothing is optional at the park. At the biergarten, there were tons of people drinking and just having a great time. Every single one of them carried their own steins. They also have this 10-seater beer bike that I wanted to try but never got a chance to because it was full each time I came by. There was also a band playing and they were in their costumes. I had a liter of Radler and one deep fried pork knuckles! Now, if you get too drunk and can't walk anymore, for 5euros you can get a pimped up bike with a sidecar to take you to the train station. This was of course, the highlight of my visit to the English Biergarten. This park was my Disneyland. I loved this place so much:)) read more

On my walk through the English park. Such a pretty walk to and once you arrive. I walked here of course and on my path here I found the Maxmillan statue which was very cool. Also there is a river of some sort here that all of the locals come to layout and put their feet in. Then I saw a couple floating no raft needed but wait it gets better at a point in the river there is a type dam that releases water at a fast pace and there are people lined up to reverse surf if that makes since I did it in the river on the Arkansas river on the gorge in Colorado surfing the river. Pretty co watching them. walked here of course and on my path here I found the Macmillan statue which was very cool. Also there is a river of some sort here that all of the locals come to layout and put their feet in. Then I saw a couple floating no raft needed but wait it gets better at a point in the river there is a type dam that releases water at a fast pace and there are people lined up to reverse surf if that makes since I did it in the river on the Arkansas river on the gorge in Colorado surfing the river. Pretty co watching them. This is a great place to have a picnic or just come to meditate under the trees with a nice breeze. read more

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These gardens remind of Stanley Park in Vancouver, except a German version of them. They have similar elements: -Both parks are in or near the city center -Both parks have some asian element to it -Both parks have some sort of body of water. -Both parks are conducive to recreational activities such as biking, rollerblading, 6 person round table cycling (?!?!?) However, they do differ in one clear aspect: Englischer Garten has a clothing optional section which totally caught me off guard!! All in all, this garden/park was fantastic! I loved the live band playing at the Pagoda Beer garden in the center. I would definitely come back on my next visit to explore more! read more

The English Garden in Munich is the only place you can see people surfing (in a river) 450 kilometers from the nearest ocean, jump in that icy river and have it whisk you past nude sun bathers and on to a beer garden next to a Chinese tower. I highly recommend choosing to visit Munich in the warmer months specifically to witness the spectacles of the English Garden in all its glory. Two of my favorite ways to enjoy this park would be to start at the bridge at the southern most part of the park to watch the surfers, then wander in and grab an ice-cream cone before ducking between the trees to a grassy knoll where you'll encounter the least body conscience old men in the world, then hop on a rickshaw to the Chinese tower and grab a beer or two or three, or however many it takes to delete the image of saggy balls from your memory. Or you can simply grab a cooler full of Augustiner and picnic with the locals. Either way, it'll be a highlight of your trip. read more

Really not much to say here other than "I love this place". A great retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. read more

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If you are going to stop in Munich, this is the place to go. This outdoor park holds Munich's (and possibly the worlds) largest beer garten. Because of the immense size of this outdoor park we didn't get see all that the park offers, but the germans really know how to take care of their public areas. One area to definitely see is Chinesischer Turm, where 5000 people sing, dance, and drink. This tower holds orchestral quality entertainment playing tunes from all walks of the globe (with a polka occasionally thrown in). In this area, there is also a nice restaraunt, and large food court serving up typical german faire. Sit, relax, pick up a liter...and be one with the people of the world. One of my best memories of Germany to date. read more

My friends and I managed to find our way over to this place after having a couple of drinks and some wonderful food in the traditional part of Munich. Once we got there, I was amazed at the amount of people that populated this park. There were folks everywhere doing everything. Relaxing, playing games, there was a river that went through the English Garden and folks were having a wonderful time. Really annoying trail with sand in it though, but it's covered by the most gorgeous trees. Plenty of open area in the middle of the park where we played Frisbee. After about 10 minutes, the food and beer hit me and I passed out on the ground. Best European nap I've ever had. read more

My absolute favorite park in all of Europe, named after an englishman who designed it. Surfers, swimmers, Beer and Bagotas. Sunbathers, Nudists, Kites, and Frisbees. Herbs,and Tabacs, Dogs and Cats. Everyone doing everything. I love this garten! read more

I really enjoyed this park! It's super peaceful, not too many people walking around, and the beer garden is pretty cool. There's a lot of green grass, water, and trees. Paths are paved, although there are a lot of side paths as well. There are maps scattered around the park but they're not labeled with where you currently are, which makes it somewhat difficult. There's also a spot where there are surfers! It was pretty fun and cool to watch. Definitely come out and walk around here, or better yet, get a bike and bike around to cover more ground! The place is huge! read more

it's well-kept and trails/paths are marked well. however, there are two highlights which cause me to bump this to a 5-star: 1) the Monopteros, a recreation of sorts of a small ancient Greek temple. it's a nice climb up a hill to it, but the view from there is gorgeous. best time to go is late afternoon, around sunset. there was a guy playing guitar there, which was pretty cool...and then became funnier when I listened, and realized that he was mostly singing about lewd sexual acts and toilet humor. 2) the Chinese Tower beer garden area. you got a big-ass pagoda, with an oompah band playing, surrounded by a ton of tables filled with all sorts of people drinking, eating, and having fun. do you really need anything more? maybe you will have an experience like I had - sitting with some drunk Romanian guys doing their best (or worst?) at trying to pick up some cute Danish girls. walk through the English Garden, get lost, wind up at the Chinese Tower, drink some liters of beer, talk to random foreigners, and stumble out - all you need on a lazy day in Munich. read more

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I LOVE this place. I'm so sad we don't have amazing parks like this in the big cities in the USA. I think Chicago is the closest I've come to a nice green space in the dead center of a city. There's plenty of food stops here ranging from fancy seafood spots near the lake to little food stops and the Chinese tower. I really enjoyed walking the park. I came here twice. Once to walk the southern piece of the park and the second to walk the northern part. There's a wide variety of people here ranging from families, to young couples, to exercise junkies. The freedom is astounding. It's such a neat way of life! read more

From what I am told this is the largest English Garden in Europe... and I don't doubt that for one minute. I spent most of my winter watching videos of this place just drooling over the surfing waves in this park. Though I never got to try them out, I did get to watch the action and swim a little in the Eisbach River. This park is massive with a huge network of trails. We spent most of a Saturday here just amazed with the sights. The river that runs through this park is called the Eisbach. It runs through a large open area that is packed with people. What is different from what I am used to is that one-half of the park seemed to be for nude sunbathing and the other isn't. I wasn't quite sure what to think of this at first but seemed to be a normal thing. As with any place that has naked people in it, you might find good or bad naked sights. So be warned, you will see some weird stuff if you're not ready for it. The river is easy to swim and quite swift. On a hot day, this is heaven!! The other side of the park from the river you can see a pretty good size lake with plenty of geese. From here you can walk over to the beer gardens. There was a large selection of different beers and restaurants here that gave you a really happy and peaceful vibe. We had some sour kraut and sausage with our beers! If you love outdoor recreation and happen to be in Munich, be sure to check out this park! It's a MUST!!! read more

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